v6 to v8 engine swap

tnee_97stang · January 8th, 2007, 10:30 AM

ok i have a 97 3.8l stang and a buddy of mine is taking his 96 4.6l out and upgrading to a 2000 4.6l. i have the option to buy this engine and build it then drop it in my car or mod my v6. i have an uncle who can polish and port heads so i can get that done for cheap. im just hung up on wether or not to get the 4.6 or mod out my 3.8. any suggestions?

GotBoost232 · January 8th, 2007, 10:41 AM

how much is he selling the v8 for? cuz we gotta think about pro and cons

tnee_97stang · January 8th, 2007, 10:43 AM

its a close friend of mine and he got a great deal on the 2000 motor so hes givin it to me for 200 bucks. thats what made me so interested.

GotBoost232 · January 8th, 2007, 10:48 AM

hmmm idk its a possiblity....if it was me and i had the means and measure to throw the v8 in my car i prolly would but...u cant just dump a v8 engine and your...wiring harnes's,computers,making fit ect and you looking at about 500 extra to install it and get it to run right....so 700 total is just maybe a little to high of an estimate...idk if you have the means and measure throw the v8 in there ur going to need exhaust if u get the v8 so u gotta lot of work if u get the v8

tnee_97stang · January 8th, 2007, 10:55 AM

teah thats the thing about it. im gunna be goin away to college in like 8 months so in debating on wethere or not to get it now and build it later or just be happy with my sixxer and spend my cash on sumthin else.

GotBoost232 · January 8th, 2007, 11:01 AM

hmmm buy the engine throw it your garage "wd-40" the shit out of seal it...sell it on ebay for 500...get some quick cash..or use it for the future...i was happy with my sixer once i got the exhaust done...last thing i did and i regret it but yeah

tnee_97stang · January 8th, 2007, 11:04 AM

that makes since. and i have 18 inch 03cobra rims and a badass stereo system in it so its not like its a bone stock sixxer but i was just wantin a little more hp. i was also thinkin about throwin a true dual exhaust on there for the sound and the look.

GotBoost232 · January 8th, 2007, 11:05 AM

yeah...buy some gt take off and a x pipe or an h...it ur decision on that one but dual exhaust and trust me ulle be happy..btw make sure u pick up some mufflers too

itschristorres8 · January 8th, 2007, 11:12 AM

for $200 its worth it
you'll need a few other things done though

tnee_97stang · January 8th, 2007, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

for $200 its worth it
you'll need a few other things done though

thats what im talking about. what do you have in mind that i would need?

crazyjones · January 8th, 2007, 03:43 PM

I agree! 200 is a good deal. And as for the parts you can always go to a junkyard and get them for cheap. Are you doing most of the work yourself?

tnee_97stang · January 8th, 2007, 03:49 PM

yeah i have the garage to do most of the work and all the tools you can dream of. i took the 289 out of my dads 1968 mustang so i have the basic idea of taking an engine out and putting one back in. all i think i should needs is motor mounts some new clutch parts and thats about it. the rest of the motor is complet inc. alternator starter water pump etc. im in pretty good shape if i get it.

crazyjones · January 8th, 2007, 03:52 PM

You'll probably need a wiring harness and computer off of the same model too, if u dont have that. But still you can get those for cheap from a junk yard. And since you probably arent going to be paying for labor I say thats a really good deal, im very jealous actually, lol.

tnee_97stang · January 8th, 2007, 03:58 PM

thanks man. sry about making you jealous but the only reason i got the motor so cheap is because my buddy got the 2000 motor for 500 b4 the guy knew what he had. haha he was pissed bcua those motors are goin for 1500 on eby lol. but yeah i think im in a good position with it. i dont have the harness or comp yet but like you said i can get it from a junkyard. then i can start thinkin about performance. it should hook up to my tranny right?

crazyjones · January 8th, 2007, 04:02 PM

Oh i forgot about that! I think youll need to get a new drivetrain as well, from the tranny back. Id recomend maybe buying a cheap wrecked donor car.

crazyjones · January 8th, 2007, 04:04 PM

Swaps can prove to be expensive, but since you got the engine for 200 and are doing your own work itll still be a lot less expensive than buying a gt.

04musclestang · January 8th, 2007, 04:46 PM

he doesnt need a new tranny.. get a bigger rear axle, all the harnesses and other extranious pieces you need to mount and install the engine and thats that.. youll want a hellasiously good tune.. prolly take the GT gauges off a gt in the junkyard because your redlines will be a bit off.. i think in that year they redlined at 6,000 the v6 redlined at what 5,000.. anyways it wont be too hard if you can install it all yourself.. you wont need to stretch the frame like some guy said.. all mustangs of similar body types will have the same frames.. like my mustang would have the same fram as a 02 GT or 03 Mach 1 or 04 Cobra.. doesnt matter

crazyjones · January 8th, 2007, 05:01 PM

Ya, i wasnt sure about the tranny but i knew he needed another axle... Thnx for the correction.

mustangpimping6969 · January 8th, 2007, 06:50 PM

the tranny and the rear end is the same
i did it i know..........u need a computer $156 at part store wiringharness $60 junk yard

Onemanzu · January 8th, 2007, 07:51 PM

take the engine off his hands clean it up get it port and polished you can sell it on ebay for a grand or two... if you take the right pics and advertise it right

January 8th, 2007, 10:30 AM	#1
tnee_97stang Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	v6 to v8 engine swap ok i have a 97 3.8l stang and a buddy of mine is taking his 96 4.6l out and upgrading to a 2000 4.6l. i have the option to buy this engine and build it then drop it in my car or mod my v6. i have an uncle who can polish and port heads so i can get that done for cheap. im just hung up on wether or not to get the 4.6 or mod out my 3.8. any suggestions?

January 8th, 2007, 10:41 AM	#2
GotBoost232 Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: watkins glen , new york Posts: 535	how much is he selling the v8 for? cuz we gotta think about pro and cons __________________ stock 04 blue mach 1

January 8th, 2007, 10:48 AM	#4
GotBoost232 Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: watkins glen , new york Posts: 535	hmmm idk its a possiblity....if it was me and i had the means and measure to throw the v8 in my car i prolly would but...u cant just dump a v8 engine and your...wiring harnes's,computers,making fit ect and you looking at about 500 extra to install it and get it to run right....so 700 total is just maybe a little to high of an estimate...idk if you have the means and measure throw the v8 in there ur going to need exhaust if u get the v8 so u gotta lot of work if u get the v8 __________________ stock 04 blue mach 1

January 8th, 2007, 10:55 AM	#5
tnee_97stang Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	teah thats the thing about it. im gunna be goin away to college in like 8 months so in debating on wethere or not to get it now and build it later or just be happy with my sixxer and spend my cash on sumthin else. __________________ imports are like tampons, every pussy needs one

January 8th, 2007, 11:01 AM	#6
GotBoost232 Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: watkins glen , new york Posts: 535	hmmm buy the engine throw it your garage "wd-40" the shit out of seal it...sell it on ebay for 500...get some quick cash..or use it for the future...i was happy with my sixer once i got the exhaust done...last thing i did and i regret it but yeah __________________ stock 04 blue mach 1

January 8th, 2007, 10:43 AM	#3
tnee_97stang Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	its a close friend of mine and he got a great deal on the 2000 motor so hes givin it to me for 200 bucks. thats what made me so interested.

January 8th, 2007, 11:04 AM	#7
tnee_97stang Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	that makes since. and i have 18 inch 03cobra rims and a badass stereo system in it so its not like its a bone stock sixxer but i was just wantin a little more hp. i was also thinkin about throwin a true dual exhaust on there for the sound and the look. __________________ imports are like tampons, every pussy needs one

January 8th, 2007, 11:05 AM	#8
GotBoost232 Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: watkins glen , new york Posts: 535	yeah...buy some gt take off and a x pipe or an h...it ur decision on that one but dual exhaust and trust me ulle be happy..btw make sure u pick up some mufflers too __________________ stock 04 blue mach 1

January 8th, 2007, 11:12 AM	#9
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 n proud 13.1@107mph 2.1-60' Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 13,501	for $200 its worth it you'll need a few other things done though __________________ TMA Turbo's Race kit ported heads and intakes-CRT performance- www.crtperformance.webs.com !! reground 216/216 camshaft .580-.600 springs- RPM 5.8psi goal-340-360rwhp boost control-10psi or under goal-400rwhp!! yeah on a v6

January 8th, 2007, 03:43 PM	#11
crazyjones Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 92	I agree! 200 is a good deal. And as for the parts you can always go to a junkyard and get them for cheap. Are you doing most of the work yourself?

January 8th, 2007, 03:49 PM	#12
tnee_97stang Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	yeah i have the garage to do most of the work and all the tools you can dream of. i took the 289 out of my dads 1968 mustang so i have the basic idea of taking an engine out and putting one back in. all i think i should needs is motor mounts some new clutch parts and thats about it. the rest of the motor is complet inc. alternator starter water pump etc. im in pretty good shape if i get it. __________________ imports are like tampons, every pussy needs one

January 8th, 2007, 03:52 PM	#13
crazyjones Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 92	You'll probably need a wiring harness and computer off of the same model too, if u dont have that. But still you can get those for cheap from a junk yard. And since you probably arent going to be paying for labor I say thats a really good deal, im very jealous actually, lol.

January 8th, 2007, 03:58 PM	#14
tnee_97stang Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	thanks man. sry about making you jealous but the only reason i got the motor so cheap is because my buddy got the 2000 motor for 500 b4 the guy knew what he had. haha he was pissed bcua those motors are goin for 1500 on eby lol. but yeah i think im in a good position with it. i dont have the harness or comp yet but like you said i can get it from a junkyard. then i can start thinkin about performance. it should hook up to my tranny right? __________________ imports are like tampons, every pussy needs one

January 8th, 2007, 04:02 PM	#15
crazyjones Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 92	Oh i forgot about that! I think youll need to get a new drivetrain as well, from the tranny back. Id recomend maybe buying a cheap wrecked donor car.

January 8th, 2007, 04:04 PM	#16
crazyjones Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 92	Swaps can prove to be expensive, but since you got the engine for 200 and are doing your own work itll still be a lot less expensive than buying a gt.

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January 8th, 2007, 04:46 PM	#17
04musclestang Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 573	he doesnt need a new tranny.. get a bigger rear axle, all the harnesses and other extranious pieces you need to mount and install the engine and thats that.. youll want a hellasiously good tune.. prolly take the GT gauges off a gt in the junkyard because your redlines will be a bit off.. i think in that year they redlined at 6,000 the v6 redlined at what 5,000.. anyways it wont be too hard if you can install it all yourself.. you wont need to stretch the frame like some guy said.. all mustangs of similar body types will have the same frames.. like my mustang would have the same fram as a 02 GT or 03 Mach 1 or 04 Cobra.. doesnt matter __________________ I beat a GT he says I wasted my money on a v6. I beat a Mach 1 he says I only won cause he's stock. I beat a Cobra.. well, needless to say he isn't talking, he's just pissed.

January 8th, 2007, 05:01 PM	#18
crazyjones Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 92	Ya, i wasnt sure about the tranny but i knew he needed another axle... Thnx for the correction.

January 8th, 2007, 06:50 PM	#19
mustangpimping6969 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6	the tranny and the rear end is the same i did it i know..........u need a computer $156 at part store wiringharness $60 junk yard